Leo and the Dragon of Sound - by Stephanie Thomas (Paperback)

About the Book

Some sounds are small. Some sounds are big. And some sounds feel like dragons.

Book Synopsis

Some sounds are small. Some sounds are big. And some sounds feel like dragons.

In the kingdom of Harmonia, young knight-in-training Leo hears the world in a bigger way. He can hear beetles tapping under leaves, clouds grumbling before rain, and the castle cat purring three rooms away. But loud sounds, like crashing spoons, ringing bells, and clattering carts, can feel enormous to him.

When the kingdom's Quiet Crystal disappears, every sound in Harmonia becomes sharper, louder, and harder to bear. To save his home, Leo must journey across the Valley of Thunder and face the mighty Dragon of Sound. With his magical Sound Shields, his stuffed griffin Pip, and one brave breath at a time, Leo learns that courage does not mean pretending everything is easy. Sometimes courage means knowing what you need and going forward anyway.

Leo and the Dragon of Sound is a gentle, high-fantasy picture book for children ages 5-8 that reframes sound sensitivity as a heroic trait rather than a weakness. Perfect for children with sensory sensitivities, autistic children, classrooms, libraries, parents, teachers, and anyone learning how to understand different ways of experiencing the world.

This heartwarming adventure explores sensory processing, bravery, self-regulation, empathy, and acceptance through a magical story young readers can understand and remember.

Review Quotes

"Books like this matter because they help children feel seen instead of different."

- Connie, Advance Copy Reviewer

"A great book to teach young children that people sometimes navigate the world with different tools."

- Sami, Advance Copy Reviewer